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Public Relations & Advertising at The University of Texas at Austin

561 Bachelor's Degrees
31 Master's Degrees
4 Doctor's Degrees
The Public Relations & Advertising major is part of the communication & journalism program at The University of Texas at Austin.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in public relations.

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Public Relations & Advertising Degrees Available at UT Austin

UT Austin Public Relations Rankings

Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UT Austin is in the top 1% of the country for public relations students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $0-$30k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $30-$48k) 1
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Public Relations & Advertising Graduates 1
Best Public Relations & Advertising Doctor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $75-$110k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (With Aid) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income Over $110k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $48-$75k) 1
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Public Relations & Advertising Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Public Relations & Advertising Schools 3
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (With Aid) 3
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (With Aid) 4
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (With Aid) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $48-$75k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $0-$30k) 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $30-$48k) 8
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising 8
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $48-$75k) 9
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $0-$30k) 9
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising 10
Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Schools 10
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $48-$75k) 10
Highest Paid Public Relations & Advertising Graduates 11
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income Over $110k) 11
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $30-$48k) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income Over $110k) 11
Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Degree Schools 11
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $30-$48k) 11
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $75-$110k) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $0-$30k) 12
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Public Relations & Advertising Graduates 13
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $75-$110k) 14
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income Over $110k) 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising (Income $75-$110k) 21
Best Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 31
Best Public Relations & Advertising Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 39
Best Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 52
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Public Relations & Advertising Graduates 56
Best Public Relations & Advertising Colleges for Veterans 57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising 79
Best Value Colleges for Public Relations & Advertising 96

Popularity of Public Relations at UT Austin

During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 561 bachelor's degrees in public relations & advertising. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 567 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in public relations from UT Austin. This makes it the #20 most popular school for public relations master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public relations in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Public Relations Graduates from UT Austin Make?

$44,918 Bachelor's Median Salary
$44,299 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of public relations students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $44,918. This is higher than $36,826, which is the national median for all public relations bachelor's degree recipients.

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Salary of Public Relations Graduates with a Master's Degree

Graduates of the master's public relations program at UT Austin make a median salary of $44,299. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $50,365.

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How Much Student Debt Do Public Relations Graduates from UT Austin Have?

$20,995 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Public Relations Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, public relations students borrow a median amount of $20,995 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all public relations bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.

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The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public relations program at UT Austin is $348 per month.

Public Relations Student Diversity at UT Austin

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public relations majors at The University of Texas at Austin.

UT Austin Public Relations & Advertising Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 561 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public relations from UT Austin. About 24% were men and 76% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in public relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 78
Black or African American 17
Hispanic or Latino 142
White 277
Non-Resident Aliens 19
Other Races 28

UT Austin Public Relations & Advertising Master’s Program

Of the 31 students who earned a master's degree in Public Relations & Advertising from UT Austin in 2020-2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in public relations.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 10
Non-Resident Aliens 10
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Radio, Television & Digital Communication 362
Communication & Media Studies 262
Journalism 181

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